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Why Modi govt doesn't want you to see CCTV footage from a poll booth
15 hours, 32 minutes ago

Why Modi govt doesn't want you to see CCTV footage from a poll booth

India Today  

Sparking controversy and divided opinions, the Union Government, on the Election Commission’s recommendation, has amended Rule 93 of the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961. The change restricts public access to specific electronic records, including CCTV camera footage, webcasting material and video recordings of candidates during elections. Electronic records like CCTV footage, webcasting data and video recordings—essential tools in modern electoral …

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Rule tweak cuts access to certain poll documents
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1 day, 15 hours ago

Rule tweak cuts access to certain poll documents

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: In a move that drew sharp criticism from the Opposition parties and RTI activists, the Centre on Friday amended the ‘Conduct of Election Rules’ to prevent public scrutiny of certain electronic documents such as CCTV footage and video recordings of polling. Based on the Election Commission’s recommendation, the Union Law Ministry amended Rule 93 of the Conduct of …

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Centre amends rule to restrict access to poll documents
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2 days, 4 hours ago

Centre amends rule to restrict access to poll documents

The Hindu  

The Centre has amended the Conduct of Election Rules to restrict access for the public to a section of poll documents. After the amendment, now it reads, “all other papers as specified in these rules relating to the election shall be open to public inspection.” The move follows a recent direction to the ECI by the Punjab and Haryana High …

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Centre amends Conduct of Election Rules to limit public access to poll documents
2 days, 15 hours ago

Centre amends Conduct of Election Rules to limit public access to poll documents

New Indian Express  

The Centre has amended the Conduct of Election Rules thereby restricting access to certain documents. The move comes close on the heels of the Punjab and Haryana High Court directing the Election Commission to provide all poll-related documents during the recent Haryana Assembly elections. On December 20, the Union ministry of law and justice notified that the general public cannot …

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Regional court faults El Salvador for denying a mother’s access to abortion, violating her rights
2 days, 17 hours ago

Regional court faults El Salvador for denying a mother’s access to abortion, violating her rights

Associated Press  

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — The Inter-American Court of Human Rights on Friday found El Salvador’s government responsible for violating the rights of a young Salvadoran woman who was denied an abortion of her anencephalic fetus in a country with a total ban on abortions. The Costa Rica-based regional court said the government was responsible for obstetric violence, health violations …

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Apple complains Meta requests risk privacy in spat over EU efforts to widen access to iPhone tech
4 days, 1 hour ago

Apple complains Meta requests risk privacy in spat over EU efforts to widen access to iPhone tech

Associated Press  

LONDON — Apple complained that requests from Meta Platforms for access to its operating software threaten user privacy, in a spat fueled by the European Union’s intensifying efforts to get the iPhone maker to open up to products from tech rivals. In response, Apple said it’s “concerned that some companies — with data practices that do not meet the high …

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HRW accuses Israel of 'acts of genocide' for restricting Gaza water access
4 days, 4 hours ago

HRW accuses Israel of 'acts of genocide' for restricting Gaza water access

Raw Story  

by Daniel Capurro Human Rights Watch on Thursday accused Israel of committing "acts of genocide" in the Gaza Strip by damaging water infrastructure and cutting off supplies to civilians, calling on the international community to impose targeted sanctions. "Since October 2023, Israeli authorities have deliberately obstructed Palestinians' access to the adequate amount of water required for survival in the Gaza …

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Revealed: This is how hackers take over popular YouTube channels
4 days, 15 hours ago

Revealed: This is how hackers take over popular YouTube channels

India Today  

Have you ever stumbled upon a YouTube livestream apparently broadcasting Elon Musk’s Bitcoin predictions or Jeff Bezos promising to double your crypto investments? Whether it’s BeerBiceps, Elvish Vlogs, Wanderers Hub, or even the official YouTube account of the Supreme Court of India — this hacking trend follows the same pattern. As per the report, this campaign has targeted over 2 …

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PhD Thesis Not Containing Commercially Sensitive, Proprietary Information Not Exempt From Disclosure Under RTI Act: Delhi HC
4 days, 23 hours ago

PhD Thesis Not Containing Commercially Sensitive, Proprietary Information Not Exempt From Disclosure Under RTI Act: Delhi HC

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has recently held that PhD thesis which does not contain commercially sensitive or proprietary information is not exempted from disclosure under Section 8 of Right to Information Act. “Thus, there is no evidence on record to suggest that the PhD thesis contains commercially sensitive or proprietary information that could harm any party's market standing. It added: …

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Facebook owner Meta hit with 251 million euros in fines for 2018 data breach
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6 days, 2 hours ago

Facebook owner Meta hit with 251 million euros in fines for 2018 data breach

India Today  

European Union privacy watchdogs hit Facebook owner Meta with fines totaling 251 million euros on Monday after an investigation into a 2018 data breach on the social media platform that exposed millions of accounts. Ireland's Data Protection Commission issued the penalties after wrapping up its inquiry into the breach, when hackers gained access to user accounts by exploiting bugs in …

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Facebook owner hit with 251 million euros in fines for 2018 data breach
6 days, 2 hours ago

Facebook owner hit with 251 million euros in fines for 2018 data breach

Associated Press  

LONDON — European Union privacy watchdogs hit Facebook owner Meta with fines totaling 251 million euros on Monday after an investigation into a 2018 data breach on the social media platform that exposed millions of accounts. Ireland’s Data Protection Commission issued the penalties after wrapping up its inquiry into the breach, when hackers gained access to user accounts by exploiting …

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‘National effort required to prevent the knowledge inside Indian libraries from disintegrating’
6 days, 12 hours ago

‘National effort required to prevent the knowledge inside Indian libraries from disintegrating’

The Hindu  

After his 20-minute long talk at the Underline Center in Bengaluru, Carl Malamud, technologist and public domain advocate who took on the Indian government to make the building codes accessible, gets addressed as the ‘original internet pirate.’ “I’m not a pirate,” he corrects, and explains why. In the years 2012 and 2013, Malamud bought over 18,000 Indian Standards from the …

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Police dig into how and why a 15-year-old got a gun used to kill 2 people and injure several others at her Christian school
6 days, 15 hours ago

Police dig into how and why a 15-year-old got a gun used to kill 2 people and injure several others at her Christian school

CNN  

CNN — The pre-Christmas buzz and serene sense of safety at a Wisconsin private school were shattered when a student pulled out a gun and opened fire – killing two people, wounding six others and devastating a bewildered community. “But the trauma – it’s a lot, because I’m sure they lost friends and teachers, which is not OK. And I …

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EPFO 3.0 launching March 2025 to allow withdrawals via ATM-like cards
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6 days, 15 hours ago

EPFO 3.0 launching March 2025 to allow withdrawals via ATM-like cards

India Today  

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation is set to unveil its upgraded system, EPFO 3.0, by March 2025, with the goal of simplifying fund access and enhancing grievance redressal mechanisms for its members. According to Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, the revamped digital platform will allow members to withdraw funds, check account balances, and resolve discrepancies with greater ease. One …

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From 53% to 91.8%: Indian schools see major electrification power up in 10 years
6 days, 15 hours ago

From 53% to 91.8%: Indian schools see major electrification power up in 10 years

India Today  

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced that 91.8% of India's schools now have electricity, a significant improvement from 53% in 2013-14. As per Unified District Information System for Education Plus data from a 2021-22 report, there has been a steady increase in school electrification: 2019-20 : 80.16% of schools had electricity. 2020-21 : 83.92% : 83.92% 2021-22: 86.58% UTs like …

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Serum Institute to manufacture Mpox vaccine by Danish maker Bavarian Nordic
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1 week ago

Serum Institute to manufacture Mpox vaccine by Danish maker Bavarian Nordic

Hindustan Times  

Pune-based Serum Institute of India will be manufacturing Danish vaccine company Bavarian Nordic’s vaccine against mpox— MVA-BN— locally for the Indian market, according to latter’s statement issued on Monday on the license and manufacturing agreement signed between the two companies. “… Under the agreement, the companies will undertake a technology transfer of the current manufacturing process for MVA-BN® to SII …

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Sony Bravia TV Days on Amazon: Get the best TVs with awesome discounts for a limited time
1 week ago

Sony Bravia TV Days on Amazon: Get the best TVs with awesome discounts for a limited time

Live Mint  

Sony Bravia TV Days are here on Amazon, offering incredible deals on some of the most advanced TVs on the market. The Sony BRAVIA 9 Series 75-inch 4K Ultra HD AI Smart Mini LED Google TV K-75XR90 delivers unmatched picture quality with vibrant colours, deep blacks, and sharp details. The Sony BRAVIA 75-inch 4K Ultra HD AI Smart LED Google …

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What is Windows ‘God Mode,’ and how can you access it on a Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC?
1 week ago

What is Windows ‘God Mode,’ and how can you access it on a Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC?

Live Mint  

You may have heard of God Mode in Windows, or this might be the first time you're hearing about it. You can enable God Mode on both Windows 10 and Windows 11. How to Enable God Mode on Your Windows 10 or 11 PC: Step 1: Right-click on your desktop. God Mode Gets You Quick Access To Built-In Utilities: To …

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Historian Rizwan Kadri speaks to OpIndia about 'Nehru papers', appeals to Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi for access
1 week ago

Historian Rizwan Kadri speaks to OpIndia about 'Nehru papers', appeals to Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi for access

Op India  

Rizwan Kadri has made headlines for seeking the release of private letters of Jawaharlal Nehru with Edwina Mountbatten. In the minutes of the meeting, it was mentioned that the entire collection of Nehru papers was removed in 2008 at the behest of Sonia Gandhi. I had requested Sonia Gandhi in September to return the Nehru papers to PMML or allow …

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American Express Platinum Travel vs. Marriott Bonvoy HDFC Card: Which hotel credit card wins?
1 week ago

American Express Platinum Travel vs. Marriott Bonvoy HDFC Card: Which hotel credit card wins?

Live Mint  

India's travel and tourism sector has grown rapidly in recent years. Two such cards include the American Express Platinum Travel Credit Card and the Marriott Bonvoy HDFC Bank Credit Card. You can transfer your Platinum Travel Credit Card reward points to Marriott Bonvoy in the 1:1 ratio. Comparison American Express Platinum Travel Credit Card Marriott Bonvoy HDFC Bank Credit Card …

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Why Musk doesn’t have access to SpaceX’s biggest government secrets
1 week ago

Why Musk doesn’t have access to SpaceX’s biggest government secrets

Live Mint  

The payloads SpaceX launches into the heavens for the U.S. military and spy agencies are usually treated as a government secret, shared only with select employees at the rocket company who hold special security clearances. As SpaceX deepened its ties with the national-security agencies in recent years, the company’s lawyers advised senior executives not to seek a higher security clearance …

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Access to libraries as critical element of social justice
1 week ago

Access to libraries as critical element of social justice

The Hindu  

The midmorning sun beats down on the 40-odd people alighting from a bus and fanning across the quiet interiors of the Mythic Society library housed in the Daly Memorial Hall on Nrupathunga Road, a gorgeous heritage building constructed in 1917. “The idea is to voice the concerns of building public institutions like libraries, which would be more heard, seen and …

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We've been told to PAY to visit our parents' graves outside office hours after the cemetery introduced a 'VIP' pass - I think it's cruel they could deprive families of seeing their loved ones
1 week, 1 day ago

We've been told to PAY to visit our parents' graves outside office hours after the cemetery introduced a 'VIP' pass - I think it's cruel they could deprive families of seeing their loved ones

Daily Mail  

A grieving man fears being unable to visit his parents' graves outside office hours after the cemetery introduced a 'VIP' pass. But the Spring Garden Road cemetery is bringing in paid-for VIP passes to gain access to the site outside visiting hours from January 1 - with Craig and his family allegedly told they are ineligible for one because they …

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14 Stunning National Park Hotels You Need To Put On Your Bucket List ASAP
1 week, 1 day ago

14 Stunning National Park Hotels You Need To Put On Your Bucket List ASAP

Huff Post  

Rebecca Harding via Getty Images Many lodges and hotels near National Parks offer a one-of-a-kind experience to make the most of your trip. Below, travel experts share their picks for the best hotels at or near National Parks: The Stanley Hotel at Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado Helen H. Richardson via Getty Images While not on the park itself, …

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